Vintage handwritten letter from 1947, blue ink, to Pierre, post WWII

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Description

Old handwritten letter, dated March 26, 1947, written in blue ink on a sheet of squared paper. The visible page shows neat cursive handwriting, with a localized header ("Annabelle March 26, 1947") and text addressed to "Pierre." The letter mainly occupies the right page, with the left page remaining blank. The paper is ivory-colored, with two round perforations visible at the top of the page, typical of school notebooks or notepads of the time.

The partially legible text refers to a request for information about Monsieur Atger and a question related to a deadline or an awaited response. The writing is fluid, regular, with marked thick and thin strokes, characteristic of post-war correspondence in France. No commercial header, logo, or visible brand, which confirms private or family use.

The whole is photographed on an antique desk, accompanied by retro-style accessories (globes, inkwell), enhancing the period atmosphere. In the background, a bookshelf of old books suggests a literate or studious context, but only the content of the letter should be considered for the description of the item itself.

The support used is squared paper with large squares, common in French correspondence and school notebooks from the mid-20th century. The dark blue ink is well-preserved, with no apparent smudges or discoloration on the visible part.

Condition

Used letter, sold as is. Period paper well preserved, with no major stains or tears visible on the presented side. Slight horizontal fold mark, typical of old letters.

Did you know? Handwritten letters from the post-World War II period bear witness to the gradual resumption of private exchanges in France, at a time when mail remained the main means of communication between loved ones, particularly in the 1940s. Squared paper was widely used in personal and school correspondence then.

AFW Reassurance

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